2020 Ram ProMaster oil dipstick

156SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
3.6L Engine
1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
2 — Engine Oil Fill 6 — Coolant Reservoir
3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Power Steering Reservoir
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir

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Checking Oil Level — Gas Engine
To ensure proper lubrication of your vehicle's
engine, the engine oil must be maintained at
the correct level. Check the oil level at regular
intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time
to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut
off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level
ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level
readings. Always maintain the oil level within
the SAFE zone on the dipstick. Adding one quart
of oil when the reading is at the bottom of the
SAFE zone will result in a reading at the top of
the safe zone on these engines.
Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir is located in the engine
compartment and should be checked at regular
intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield
washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and
operate the system for a few seconds to flush
out any residual water.
The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon
of fluid when the Low Washer Fluid Light illumi -
nates.
After the engine has warmed, operate the
defroster for a few minutes to reduce the possi -
bility of smearing or freezing the fluid on the
cold windshield. Mopar All Weather Windshield
Washer Solution or equivalent, used with water
as directed on the container, aids cleaning
action, reduces the freezing point to avoid line
clogging, and is not harmful to paint or trim.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a mainte-
nance-free battery. You will never have to add
water, nor is periodic maintenance required.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil
aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could
damage your engine.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer
solvents are flammable. They could ignite and
burn you. Care must be exercised when filling
or working around the washer solution.
WARNING!
Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and
can burn or even blind you. Do not allow
battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or
clothing. Do not lean over a battery when
attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes
or on skin, flush the area immediately with
large amounts of water. Refer to “Jump
Starting Procedure” in “In Case Of Emer -
gency” for further information.
Battery gas is flammable and explosive.
Keep flame or sparks away from the
battery. Do not use a booster battery or any
other booster source with an output greater
than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable clamps to
touch each other.
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces -
sories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.
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Cargo Area Cover

..................................... 37
Cargo Compartment
.................................. 37
Cargo Light
............................................ 26
Certification Label
.................................. 112
Change Oil Indicator
.................................. 44
Changing A Flat Tire
........................ 133, 168
Chart, Tire Sizing
.................................... 169
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)
......................... 55
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety
................... 89
Checks, Safety
........................................ 89
Child Restraint
........................................ 83
Child Restraints
Booster Seats.................................... 86Child Seat Installation.......................... 88Infant And Child Restraints................... 85Older Children And Child Restraints........ 85
Clean Air Gasoline
.................................. 192
Cleaning
Wheels........................................... 183
Climate Control
........................................ 28Manual............................................ 28Rear................................................ 32
Cold Weather Operation
.............................. 92
Compact Spare Tire
................................. 181
Contract, Service
.................................... 247
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)
............. 165

Cooling System
...................................... 163Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)................. 164Coolant Level........................... 163, 165Cooling Capacity............................... 195Disposal Of Used Coolant................... 165Drain, Flush, And Refill....................... 163Inspection....................................... 165Points To Remember......................... 165Pressure Cap................................... 165Radiator Cap................................... 165Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).. 164, 195
Corrosion Protection
................................ 187
Cruise Light
............................................53
Cupholders
..................................... 38, 190
Customer Assistance
............................... 246
Customer Programmable Features
................ 199
Cybersecurity
........................................ 198
D

Dealer Service
....................................... 158
Defroster, Windshield
.................................90
Diagnostic System, Onboard
......................... 54
Dimmer Control Switch
............................... 27
Dimmer Switch
Headlight..........................................24
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission..................... 168Power Steering................................. 103
Disable Vehicle Towing
............................. 149

Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 165
Door Ajar
.............................................. 47
Door Ajar Light
........................................ 47
Door Locks
............................................ 14Automatic........................................ 15
Doors
.................................................. 14
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt
............................... 15
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water
............................... 121
E

Electric Brake Control System
....................... 57
Electric Remote Mirrors
.............................. 22
Electrical Power Outlets
............................. 39
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)
....... 103
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
................... 57
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light
.......... 48
Emergency, In Case Of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 149Jacking...................................133, 168Jump Starting.................................. 145
Emission Control System Maintenance
............ 55
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Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator
................................. 48, 59Exterior...................................... 23, 91Hazard Warning Flasher..................... 123Headlights........................................ 23High Beam........................................ 24Illuminated Entry................................ 27Interior............................................. 25Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 51Park.......................................... 24, 53Passing............................................ 24Security Alarm................................... 49Service........................................... 123Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............ 61Traction Control.................................. 59Turn Signals.......................... 23, 53, 91Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions................... 48, 53
Loading Vehicle
............................. 112, 113Capacities....................................... 113Tires.............................................. 173
Locks
Automatic Door............................ 14, 15
Low Tire Pressure System
............................ 61
Lubrication, Body
................................... 161
Lug Nuts/Bolts
...................................... 191
M

Maintenance Free Battery
.......................... 157
Maintenance Schedule
............................. 152
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)
.. 51, 55
Manual
Service........................................... 249
Methanol
............................................. 193
Mirrors
.................................................21Electric Remote.................................. 22Exterior Folding.................................. 22Heated............................................. 23Outside............................................21Rearview..........................................21
Modifications/Alterations
Vehicle...............................................8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System
.......................61
Mopar Parts
..........................................248
MP3 Control
......................................... 238
Multi-Function Control Lever
......................... 23
N

New Vehicle Break-In Period
......................... 93
O

Occupant Restraints
................................. 64
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)
.................... 192
Oil Change Indicator
................................. 44Reset.............................................. 44
Oil Filter, Change
................................... 159
Oil Filter, Selection
................................. 159
Oil Pressure Light
..................................... 49
Oil, Engine
....................................158, 195Capacity........................................ 195Change Interval............................... 158Dipstick......................................... 157Disposal........................................ 159Filter...................................... 159, 195Filter Disposal................................. 159Identification Logo............................ 159Materials Added To.......................... 159Pressure Warning Light....................... 49Recommendation.....................158, 195Synthetic........................................ 159Viscosity................................. 159, 195
Onboard Diagnostic System
......................... 54
Operating Precautions
............................... 54
Operator Manual
Owner's Manual............................ 8, 249
Outside Rearview Mirrors
............................ 21
Overheating, Engine
................................ 147
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